James Schwier
I am a seasoned editor and newsroom leader with more than two decades of experience across Australia, the UK and the UAE.
About
I am a seasoned editor and newsroom leader with more than two decades of experience across Australia, the UK and the UAE. I have steered editorial production for print and digital publishing, built and mentored high-performing teams, and delivered engaging, reader-focused content under tight deadlines. My career spans founding hyperlocal magazines, leading major newsrooms, and refining copy editing, layout and front-page strategy to ensure every publication looks sharp and reads well.
From entrepreneurial projects to large-scale editorial operations, I combine a sharp editorial eye with strong project management and a calm, collaborative leadership style. I’m committed to producing high-quality publications across platforms and to helping teams thrive in fast-paced environments while keeping the reader at the center of every decision.
- 21 years' experience
- Joined October 2025
Languages
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
- Education
Work experience· 10 roles
Led editorial planning and execution for both The West Australian and The Sunday Times, as well as The Nightly, a national digital publication. Directed newsroom operations, mentored staff, edited editions, and crafted high-impact front pages under tight daily deadlines. Provided editorial guidance to reporters as well as top-quality copy rewrites and layout expertise. Oversaw special projects and publications from concept through to final print. Curated homepages, created content, monitored social media and wires to ensure coverage of the stories that mattered most.
Set the daily editorial agenda; rewrote and edited key stories; guided reporters. Laid out news and feature pages and wrote compelling headlines.
Managed a team of 15 across 30 community papers weekly. Set up workflows, trained interstate teams, and ensured all deadlines were met.
Education
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